Chapter 151
Chapter 151
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 151
Chapter Title: The Great Madness Trio Mobilizes
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【The game starts at 1 PM】
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ The game starts at 1 PM The tension had been building because I didn't know when it would start, and then it suddenly cools off like this.
I've got my form all set up, and then they pull something like that.
"Phew... what a letdown."
I lifted the large wooden box filled with non-woven fabric bags, and it was heavier than expected.
Inside the bags were small water balloons packed full.
"Should we grab a ton?"
"Then I'll throw 'em."
"Haha, sounds good."
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Throw Lv.4 Throwing Power Enhancement++++ ◎ Throw Accuracy correction for throwing actions ◎ Overthrow Allows throwing beyond your strength, but accuracy drops sharply ◎ Spinning Shooter Applies rotational acceleration to projectiles ◎ Curved Projectile Applies curved trajectory to projectiles Purchasing stacks increase skill level [Price: 160 million won] As the skill level rises, the accuracy correction from throwing effects improves, but Overthrow gets stronger too, so accuracy stays rock bottom.
This is an investment for the future.
I am the ghost of money.
If I don't keep telling myself that, my head's gonna break.
Watching the money drain out makes my mind go blank.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ Accuracy Lv.4 Accuracy Enhancement++++ ◎ Perfect Hit Projectile accuracy correction ◎ Posture Control Stable control accuracy correction from any posture ◎ Recoil Control Controls recoil from throws for accuracy correction ◎ Prediction Enhancement Prediction-based accuracy correction Purchasing stacks increase skill level [Price: 160 million won] This is more than enough—it's overflowing.
If I can't hold back and flick my fingers two or three more times, there'll be a hole in my balance.
"Let's go, friend."
"Isn't that too much?"
The non-woven bag held about ten water balloons smaller than my fist.
She grabbed a bunch of them and slung the strap over her shoulder.
Water clumps together and gets heavy fast.
"This is nothing."
Nella suddenly struck a weird pose.
— Kya Front Double Biceps Pose Check Hit the gym or what? — Those biceps look serious Some real iron-pumping history there. Her biceps looked like she had serious lifting creds.
"Hngh!"
— Pfft! Side Chest Show LOL — Nella's hilarious lololol Cracking up Her pecs bulged under the T-shirt; if charging Nella hit me with a body slam, it'd be isekai city.
"Hah!"
"Agh, cut it out, musclehead."
— LMAOOOOOOOO Nonstop laughs Nella, looking like a gym rat, was fidgety all over from conserving energy.
She was half-dead when she woke up this morning, but what a weirdo.
"Stop flexing and let's eat."
"Ga-eul, I need protein."
"Eat whatever's served. I'll get you something greasy."
"Muscle synthesis..."
— Look at Nella's sad puppy face Too cute lol I knew she was muscular, but she looks sleek on the outside—I didn't expect this level of development.
Still, picky eating is a luxury. On a deserted island, nutrient-rich food is priority one.
"Come on. I'll catch lots of tasty stuff instead."
"Sounds good."
< 698 > Beep!
I pressed the device as Nella and I headed to our spot, and a number popped up.
After holding out so long, some must've worsened, or a few more dropped during the game master's presentation.
"Nella, Snowy—you two start the fire. I'll catch some fish in the meantime."
"Okay!"
"Leave it to us, friend."
10:02 A.M.
Game starts at 1, so plenty of time to eat.
"Oh yeah, Nella—did you drink water when you woke up?"
"..."
She averted her gaze a bit.
Avoiding eye contact doesn't mean you didn't. You're not a kid.
I handed her the canteen, and her face crumpled instantly.
"Ga-eul..."
"Now."
"Sigh."
Gulp, gulp.
Nella's throat bobbed.
"Blech."
— LMAO how bad does it taste?? That's legit mop water flavor "Snowy, you drink too."
"Okay!"
I poured some into my palm, and Snowy hopped down from my head to lap up the coconut water.
"See? She drinks it fine. Nella, learn from Snowy."
"No, that stuff has no flavor— I really can't. I'd rather drink muddy water."
"Don't fetch and boil source water every time. Conserve energy."
After hydrating Nella and Snowy, I fitted my phone with a diving cover before heading into the sea.
"Be back soon."
"Have a good one, friend. Catch lots of tasty stuff."
"Bye-bye."
"Yeah, lots. Bye, Snowy."
Saying goodbye to Snowy, who's always stuck to me, felt awkward.
Leaving them behind, I waded into the surf, and cool relief hit my feet.
"My babies ready?"
— Caw caw Chicken from breakfast morning is tough Splash!
I plunged into the seawater, and a new world unfolded right away.
I gasp in awe every time.
— Wow so pretty Insane I dove deep, body swaying automatically. Currents still strong.
Splat!
— Kyyaaak!! Blood! Blood!! — Warn before stabbing, Squad Leader!! Word first! ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Mouse Songfish] 26cm [Capable Fish] 63cm [Benjari] 41cm [Sea Grapes] 84g ◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "I'm back. Took a bit filleting the fish."
"Good work, friend."
Roll roll.
Snowy rolled over a coconut bigger than itself instead of a greeting.
"For me?"
"Yeah!"
"Thanks."
I crouched and petted Snowy's head; it wagged its butt happily.
"The little one picked that."
"Snowy did?"
"Yep."
Nella looked incredulous, poking the fire with a long stick, face sour.
"We went for firewood together, but it climbed the tree before I could stop it. Sorry."
Nella thought she endangered a tiny rabbit.
My fluffy bun at home sleeps hanging off the back of my head.
"Right?"
"Good!"
Not knowing Nella's worry, it rubbed its face on my hand happily.
"I didn't know rabbits climbed trees that well..."
"Mine's special. Really okay, right?"
"Good!"
"She says it's fine."
I picked up Snowy, and it licked my cheek.
"Salty, why you grooming me nonstop."
It stuck out its tongue, dry-washing my face repeatedly.
Snowy's always clingy, but post-Diamond Mountains trial, the stickiness ramped up.
"Good fire. Nella, I'll make it tasty quick."
"Oh, starving anyway."
"Snowy gets some too."
"Yay!"
Tasty here just means grilled in coconut oil, but it's a feast on this island.
Sizzle!
Fish on, delicious sounds echo.
For Snowy's seaweed, rinse in coconut water.
"Snowy, cereal style?"
"Yeah!"
"Know what cereal is?"
"Nope!"
So brazen it cracked me up; I scratched its chin gently, and it nuzzled delightedly.
"First, drain the coconut water Nella likes from Snowy's find."
Drip drip.
Mid-drain, I felt eyes—Nella stared, looking baffled.
"Want some?"
"Nah."
Normally I'd scrape flesh and use shell as bowl, but for Snowy cereal, leave flesh in—that's the key.
Top with coconut oil and rinsed sea grapes—done.
"Here, Snowy's meal."
"Yeah!"
While making Snowy's, fish finished cooking; savory smell wafted.
"Ours too."
"Hah, thought I'd starve since the smoked fish spoiled."
Split big ones gutted, direct fire—cooked faster than thought.
"Here, Nella's."
I handed the whole hefty capable fish; her eyes widened.
"Eat hearty—you know."
"Haha, obviously. Thanks, Ga-eul."
Nella chowed down, blowing on hot bits like a champ.
Less warrior, more bear ripping salmon.
"Mmm, good."
We ate till bones only—thought I caught plenty, but fish shrinks. Low yield; need more next time to fill up on fish alone.
"Good eats, Ga-eul."
"Yummy!"
"You two ate well."
"Haha, obviously."
"Yeah!"
Different looks, same vibe.
"Nella, come here a sec?"
"Huh?"
She tilted head but obeyed.
Sat her front, touched hair—tangled, needed care.
"Sloppy."
Picked off leaves, finger-combed knots.
Nella hummed, head swaying.
"Heh."
"What?"
"Feels like Mom back home. Even grown, she combs my hair."
"Yeah? My sis does mine always."
"Hoh."
Short reply, then silence.
Under blazing sun, only hair-rustle sounds.
"Done."
"Thanks. Feels nice."
Hiss, hiss.
"Phew... time's almost up. Prep."
"What, anything to prep?"
"Hm. Test throw maybe."
Nella handed a water balloon at my words.
Cute, fist-sized.
Rough stance.
Pop!
"Huh?"
"Eh?"
Shoulder flick, balloon slipped fingers and burst.
"Hmm, power control off still."
"...What?"
Nella blinked, grabbed one, threw forward.
"How does it burst before throwing?"
"Dunno?"
— LMAOOOO Squad Leader so cute Pop!
Pop!
A few tries, got the feel. Projectile durability way low vs. throwing power.
"Trouble if it keeps popping."
"Friend, want me to throw?"
"Lemme think."
How to handle squishy rubber balloons.
Punching naturally channels odd power to fingertips.
Since eating Immortal Peach and Heavenly Peach, weird power building in me.
Wrap it around fist-like on balloon?
Pop!
Burst in grip.
Natural flow hard to control deliberately.
"Phew..."
But reps build sense.
Plant feet firm, pitching stance.
Channel energy to shield balloon,
"Hngh!"
Throw!
Kraka boom!
Boom!!
Balloon arced, tore air, exploded far over unseen sea with blast.
"Wh-what..."
"Whoa, went light—still worked."
"...What?"
— What the hell was that show us!! Squad Leader!!!! — Lift the tripod on Squad Leader!! Now!! "Pretend you didn't see."
"...So what was..."
12:52 P.M. Beep!
"Time's up. Let's move."
Too fast to see anyway—no time to explain to Nella now.
Heading back with Nella, upbeat music grew louder.
"Playing that again."
"Yeah."
Other players drawn by music, gathering one by one.
"Nella, fired the cannon?"
"Duh."
"Good. Plan's howitzer barrage."
"Oho."
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ ⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ <Game Start> Squeak!
"Snowy spotter, enemies?"
"There!"
Snowy pointed—a big tree, players peeking from behind.
"Good. Fuse the warhead!"
"Hahaha. Warhead fuse! Charge six!"
Nella laughed loud, placed balloon on my hand.
"Taste my mighty cannon! Urraaah!!"
Boom!
— Ffs Squad Leader that's not it lol must she yell like that? — Embarrassing anywhere we go, our Squad Leader Real deal — Ten-Lian ate breakfast with fam, muted instantly. Dad bean sprout soup, sprouts shot out nose Lol — Brought earphones heh Good call [666 Points Acquired] Beep!
"First shot hit!"
"Woooh!"
"Yay!"
The Great Madness Trio mobilizes.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "One-Howitzer Squad Leader, Bang Leader Han Ga-eul. All set and ready♡"